Cultural Tours or Omo Valley Expedition



Day1: Addis Abeba– arrives Addis Ababa, meet our staff member and transfer to hotel. Balance of the day site seeing in the capital and visit mount Entoto with a commanding view over to the town, church of St Mary, Entoto museum with a collection of royal objects and the grass thatched roof palace of king Menilk the 2nd. Over night hotel.
Day2: Addis Ababa-Arbaminch– early breakfast then drive south to Arbaminch via the western side of the Ethiopian rift valley system which is the part of the great east African rift system. On the way visit Tiya archeological site where stone grave marks are standing, continue to Sodo town for lunch them more drive to Chencha village to see the Dorze people and their beautiful villages. Over night hotel or lodge.
Day3: Arbaminch-Jinka- checks out hotel then drive to lake Chamo for boating to see African crocodiles and Hippos. Proceed to Konso village for lunch and the colorful Thursday at Keyafer. Over night hotel.
Day4: Jinka-Turmi– after an early breakfast drives to Mursi village through Mago NP where the Mursi people are living in different villages. The Mursi tribes are one of the most cultured people in Omo valley region women are known for lip-plate insertion that is a sigh of beauty and social status. Meaning the bigger lip plate, a woman has the most beautiful and respected one among their clan. Then back to Jinka for lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Turmi village with stops at any available market places on the way. Over night lodge.
Day5: Turmi– Full day in Turmi with day trip to Koricho village to visit the Karo/Kara people living neargy the bank of Omo River. The Karo people are the smallest ethnic group in Omo valley with a number of not more than 1000-1500 heads. They are known for body painting and scarification using different types of soil and sharp blades. Like their neighboring Hamer people, they also practice ritual of Bull jumping ceremony confirming the passage of young boys to adult hood. Back to Turmi for lunch, then drive to Dimeka market if Saturday to see the Hamers, Karo and Dassenche people shopping together. Optional-if available attending at Bull jumping ceremony then late afternoon, walk around in the villages of the Hamer people, watch their Evangadi dance and other activities. Over night lodge.
Day6: Turmi-Konso- after an early breakfast goes to Dassenche village about 80ks from Turmi. Cross the Omo river using wooden boat and reach to their village. Visit their simple houses and enjoy beautiful group dances of them then back to Turmi for quick lunch. Proceed to Konso village with a stop at Erbore village form which women are known for bead works adornment. Over night lodge.
Day7: Konso-Arbaminch– in the morning visits the beautiful Konso village and their way of life then drive to Arbaminch, after lunch the transfer to airport for the flight to Addis Ababa. Balance of the day, do more activities the farewell dinner at traditional restaurant with local dishes and live folkloristic dances. Drop off at airport for your departure home. End of our service.
- Tour code: LETT-24
- Days: 7
- Nights: 6
- Price: 0$